Avoiding Plagiarism

Section 3: Standard 1- “Students shall adhere to the highest standards of academic honesty and integrity, and support a campus environment that is conducive to learning and scholarship. Violations or attempted violations may include, but are not limited to: Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism or facilitating academic dishonesty…”

Section 4, Part B-ii- “Incidents of academic dishonesty and misconduct which occur within the context of a specific course are resolved by the academic department in accordance with the College academic honesty policy. In such a case, the instructor or academic department determines whether academic dishonesty or misconduct occurred, and if so, the appropriate academic penalty. Lying, misrepresenting, or omitting relevant facts otherwise known at the time may subject students, faculty, or staff to disciplinary action, possibly up to and including dismissal or termination. Sanctions for academic dishonesty or misconduct may include but are not limited to:

Requiring the student to resubmit the assignment

A lower or failing grade on the assignment, exam, or in the course;

Removal from the course

Referral for other disciplinary actions a student who receives a penalty for academic dishonesty or misconduct may not avoid the academic penalty by withdrawing from the course.”